Suicide; abolishes common-law crime, delayed effective date, report.

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Common-law crime of suicide. Abolishes the common-law crime of suicide. Suicide is currently a common-law crime in Virginia, although there is no statutorily prescribed punishment. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, and also requires the Bureau of Insurance of the State Corporation Commission to review the effect and implication of abolishing the common-law crime of suicide on insurance throughout the Commonwealth and submit its findings and any recommendations by November 1,…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects

Mental health service user

Removes the legal classification of suicide as a crime, which may reduce stigma and improve access to mental health services.

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Mental health service userdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Removes the legal classification of suicide as a crime, which may reduce stigma and improve access to mental health services.
“Abolishes the common-law crime of suicide.”· Common-law crime of suicide.

What the Bill Does

Abolishes the common-law crime of suicide.
Sets a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
Requires the Bureau of Insurance to review the implications of this change on insurance and submit findings.

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